Greek Titan

Pallas

Overview

Etymology

The name “Pallas” (Greek Πάλλας, translit. Pallas) was sometimes interpreted as meaning “maiden” in antiquity, as it was a common epithet of the goddess Athena.[1] Other early sources derived the name from the Greek verb pallō, meaning “shake.”[2] However, the true etymology of the name is unknown and may be pre-Greek.[3]

Pronunciation

  • English
    Greek
    PallasΠάλλας (translit. Pallas)
  • Phonetic
    IPA
    [PAL-uhs]/ˈpæl əs/

Family

Pallas was one of the sons of Crius, a Titan, and Eurybia, a daughter of Gaia and Pontus. He had two brothers, Astraeus and Perses.[4]

Family Tree

  • Parents
    Father
    Mother
    • Eurybia
  • Siblings
    Brothers
  • Consorts
    Wife
  • Children
    Daughters
    Sons
    • Nike
    • Bia
    • Kratos
    • Zelos

Mythology

Pallas, like his brothers Astraeus and Perses, does not have a mythology of his own. Instead, he serves a genealogical function as the husband of Styx and the father of a handful of divine personifications.